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Facebook (FB) is the largest social media network on the planet and became a publicly traded company May 18, 2012, joining one of the most volatile stock sectors in the U.S. The company is one of the biggest names in technology, is helmed by one of the youngest, most intelligent and heavily scrutinized CEOs in the world, and currently is one of the most prevalent means of communication across the globe.

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ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
This week, we look at dividends, social media, utilities, IPOs and ... more dividends. Defense seems to be the best offense at this point in the markets.

Google Tries Again to Win at Local

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
And it probably won't work -- again -- because the effort seems to be more about technology and less about really understanding the needs of small businesses.

Facebook Wants to Open Its Doors to Preteens

By InvestorPlace Staff
Facebook is exploring the possibility of letting preteens create Facebook accounts, with one possibility linking kids to their parents' accounts.

There Ain’t No Cure for the Summertime Blues

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
No investment appears profitable -- or even safe -- as we head into the summer. Is there any way to get through the next three months without any pain?

A Longer-Term Look at Facebook

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
As the IPO debacle recedes, here are key the issues for investors to consider in the months ahead as we learn more about just what kind of company FB will be.

Facebook Phone Could Join These 8 Flops

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook should be warned: Many a company has thrown its lot -- and its logo -- in with mobile hardware, with laughable results.

Investors Flee in May: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets finished the day down to complete a month that saw losses across the board and all markets. Bond yields and gold prices followed suit.

Instagram: No Longer a Billion-Dollar Deal

By InvestorPlace Staff
Because the buyout included 23 million shares of Facebook, the stock's post-IPO price drop lowers the deal's value.

Playing a Possible Facebook Bounce

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Think the social network giant is getting oversold in the post-IPO backlash? Here are some options strategies that will score if it rebounds.

5 Signs of an Ugly Summer for Stocks

By Jeff Reeves
Local or global, confidence-sapping stories are all too easy to find -- and in the low-volume summer months that can be especially painful. So, stay defensive!

Europe’s Woes Slam the U.S.: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
U.S. markets were roiled from the start of the day by political and economic turbulence in Europe, as stocks traded down from the opening bell through the day.

The Facebook Effect Comes to China

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Facebook IPO is over and now investors can spend time researching better opportunities that will come from companies with products in China, like Apple.

New Auto Ad Strategies Energize the Sector

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Big increases in the automakers' ad spending to help local dealerships should propel further sales gains -- and create opportunity for investors.

Down but Not Out: JPM Will Rebound

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
JPM’s stock is massively oversold, but it is no reflection on the health of the business. The company itself is strong and healthy -- in fact, it’s thriving.

How Options on Facebook Could Help Boost the Stock

By Rick Pendergraft, InvestorPlace Contributor
Heavy puts could be a contrarian sign that the selling is getting carried away -- and the options might have begun establishing some support for FB.

8 Reasons You Should Avoid Facebook

By Traders Reserve
Facebook's IPO is over and now is a ripe time to assess the stock and its potential for investment. At this point it does not look very appealing for investors.

Should I Buy Zynga Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's been down, up and down again. So should you buy now while the shares are cheaper? Here's the good, the bad and the verdict.

Facebook’s Collapse Continues — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Facebook once again dominated the market news, falling another 9% on a busy day that included stock market rises for all but two of the Dow components.

Options Traders Frown Upon Facebook

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
Facebook (FB) options opened to the market Tuesday, and the bulls were out in force, with the put-to-call ratio sitting at better than 2-to-1.
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